Description
In this section, you are gauged for your writing skills. In assessing your performance in the writing test, the examiner considers your performance in following skill areas:
- Legible Handwriting
- Presentation and Organisation
- Formation of grammatically correct sentences
- Using vocabulary effectively
Time Allowed
This section lasts for 60 minutes. There are two tasks for each module
- Academic (Essay & Graph)
- General (Essay & Letter)
Procedure
- Read: Read the task carefully
- Plan: After you understand what is required in the task, then plan what you are going to write. Reading and planning should take about five minutes in task 1 & task 2
- Write: After you have planned your writing, begin to write. Do not copy the question. Make sure you answer the question asked only. Writing will take about ten minutes in Task 1 and 25 minutes in Task 2.
- Check: After you have finished writing, it is important to go back & check your writing. Checking should take about 5 minutes in Task 1 & Task 2. Even if you have not finished Task 1 in recommended time, go on to Task 2.Remember that Task 2 is worth more marks than Task1.
Format
- Task 1: Different for Academic & General.
- Academic : You are usually asked to describe and interpret in your own words a graph or a chart.
- General : You are asked to write a letter describing a situation.
- Task 2 : Same for Academic & General. (Topics are different)
IELTS is jointly managed by:
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, and IDP: IELTS Australia
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, and IDP: IELTS Australia
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